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High Protein Butter Chicken Burritos
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High Protein Butter Chicken Burritos

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (diced)Meat600 g
  • garam masala (ground)Spices2 g
  • paprika (ground)Spices2 g
  • ground cumin (ground)Spices2 g
  • ground coriander (ground)Spices2 g
  • turmeric (ground)Spices1 g
  • chili powder (ground)Spices1 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • ginger (grated)Produce15 g
  • low-fat Greek yogurt (divided)Dairy200 g
  • light butterDairy20 g
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • cashew nut butterNuts & seeds40 g
  • canned diced tomatoes (canned)Pantry400 g
  • low-calorie tortillasBakery4 pieces
  • cooked rice (cooked)Grains400 g
  • coriander (fresh, chopped)Produce15 g

per serving

Nutrition

469kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
39 g
Fat
14 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Place the diced chicken breast in a bowl and add the seasonings.
    • Add the garlic, ginger and Greek yogurt, then mix everything together until the chicken is well coated.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the sauce base

    • Heat a pan on high heat and add the light butter, sliced onions, cashew nut butter, canned diced tomatoes and the same seasonings.
    • Add a little more yogurt and mix everything together.
    Step 2
  3. Blend the sauce

    • Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the chicken

    • Cook the marinated chicken in the pan on high heat until cooked through.
    Step 4
  5. Simmer the butter chicken

    • Add the blended sauce to the cooked chicken and mix.
    • Simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble the burritos

    • Lay out the tortillas and add the cooked rice.
    • Distribute the butter chicken evenly across them and top with coriander.
    Step 6
  7. Roll and toast

    • Roll the tortillas tightly and toast them in a pan until golden.
    Step 7
  8. Store for meal prep

    • Wrap the burritos and store them in the fridge or freezer, reheating when ready to eat.
    Step 8